45 Facts About Brandon Banks

Brandon DeSean Banks was born on December 21,1987 and is an American former professional football wide receiver and return specialist.

Brandon Banks was signed by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Brandon Banks played in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.

Brandon Banks played college football at Bakersfield College and Kansas State.

Originally coming into the NFL at 149 pounds, Banks was the lightest active player in the league.

Brandon Banks was the lightest player in the CFL at 150 pounds.

Brandon Banks was a four-year starter and two-time all-conference selection at Garner Magnet High School in Garner, North Carolina.

Brandon Banks was named to the 2006 USA Today All-USA high school track and field team after posting a 10.42 in the 100-meter and a 21.44 in the 200-meter.

Brandon Banks transferred to Kansas State to begin the 2008 season.

Brandon Banks became the second straight Wildcat to earn offensive newcomer of the year accolades after Deon Murphy took the honor in 2007.

Brandon Banks had one of the best seasons in school history for a junior wide receiver after collecting 67 receptions for 1,049 yards and nine touchdowns.

Brandon Banks became the sixth player in school history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season and his 67 catches and 1,049 receiving yards were the most by a Wildcat junior for a single season.

Brandon Banks contributed on special teams in 2008 as he collected 498 yards on 18 kickoff returns and five punt returns for 58 yards.

Brandon Banks was a first team Big 12 Conference selection on special teams and he was a second team All-American his senior year.

In Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts, Brandon Banks blocked a 48-yard field goal attempt by Adam Vinatieri.

On October 31,2010 against the Detroit Lions, Brandon Banks totaled 271 return yards, setting a franchise record.

In Week 12, Brandon Banks ran a 77-yard punt return in a home game against the Minnesota Vikings for a touchdown to give the Redskins a lead late in the game, but a penalty called on Perry Riley negated the return and the Redskins lost.

In Week 14 against the New England Patriots, Rex Grossman gave the ball to Roy Helu, who then gave it to Brandon Banks; Brandon Banks then threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Santana Moss.

Later in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Brandon Banks took a reverse handoff for a 59-yard touchdown run, but just like his punt return touchdown in the previous meeting between the two teams in the 2010 season, it was nullified by a penalty on Darrel Young.

Brandon Banks made the final 53-man roster by the start of the 2012 season after much controversy over whether or not he could contribute to the team as more than a return specialist.

Brandon Banks signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 30,2013.

Brandon Banks played in the final 4 regular season games of the 2013 CFL season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

Brandon Banks was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 18 of the 2013 CFL season for returning a missed field goal for the game-winning touchdown to clinch home-field advantage in the Eastern Semi-finals.

Brandon Banks recorded 1,968 combined yards during the regular season.

Brandon Banks's performance earned him his first CFL All-Star award.

Brandon Banks saw a reduced workload in the receiving game in his third season in the CFL, despite playing in all 18 regular season games.

Brandon Banks caught 22 passes for 220 yards, but carried the ball a career-high 20 times for 87 yards.

Brandon Banks set personal bests across the board in both punt and kick return.

Brandon Banks was named a CFL All-Star for the second consecutive season.

Brandon Banks played in the first 15 games of the 2016 regular season before being suspended for two of the final three games of the year: He tested positive for a banned substance.

Brandon Banks finished the season having amassed 2,082 kickoff return yards and scoring three return touchdowns.

Brandon Banks was the East division nomination for Special Teams Player of the Year.

Brandon Banks had a breakout season as a wide receiver in 2017, setting new career highs in receptions yards and touchdowns.

Brandon Banks improved on his strong 2017 season, with an even more productive 2018 season; catching setting new career highs in receptions yards and touchdowns.

At the time of the injury Brandon Banks was second in the league in receptions and yards, and tied for first with teammate Luke Tasker for most receiving touchdowns.

Brandon Banks continued his excellent play into the 2019 season where in the penultimate game of the season he set the franchise record for most receptions in a season with 112.

Brandon Banks was named to his 6th consecutive Divisional All-Star list.

Brandon Banks was later named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player for his play in the 2019 season.

Brandon Banks re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 31,2020.

Brandon Banks played in the first four games of the 2021 season catching 22 passes for 172 yards before suffering a rib injury.

Brandon Banks became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8,2022.

On February 13,2022, it was announced that Brandon Banks had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.

Brandon Banks won his first ever Grey Cup with the Argonauts in Regina, Saskatchewan on November 20,2022 the 109th Grey Cup.

Brandon Banks is known for performing the John Wall Dance as his touchdown celebration.

Brandon Banks is good friends with John Wall, who plays point guard with the Los Angeles Clippers.